In a town known for its songwriters, Austin, Texas-based Betty Elders ranks among the best. With her poetic lyrics set to heartfelt acoustic melodies, Elders has been turning heads for more than a decade. Her songs have been covered by Sarah Elizabeth Campbell, Crow Johnson, Brand New Ways, Leslie Smith, Eric Taylor and Beth & April Stevens.
Elders was one of several singer/songwriters promoted by Joan Baez. In addition to having Baez record her tune "Crack in the Mirror" on her 1997 album Gone From Danger, Elders was invited to participate in a multi-artist revue that Baez ...